School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceMedicinal ChemistryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300550.1
Discipline: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300225 - Chemistry 2, J1574 - Organic Chemistry 1
About this Unit
Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300225 - Chemistry 2. This unit uses medicinal chemistry to continue the development of students' understanding of the basic foundations of chemistry begun in Principles of Chemistry. The unit focuses on introductory chemical and pharmacological kinetics, introduces coordination compounds such as haemoglobin, and goes on to an in-depth treatment of the structure, reactivity and nomenclature of the principal organic functional groups. These are discussed in the context of their role in life, medicine and disease. The unit provides a necessary foundation for subsequent studies in chemistry, biochemistry, and related areas.